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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,931.02, 14,896.80 and 3,005.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,931.02, 14,896.80 and 3,005.52 is: 4,508.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,931.02 : 14,896.80 = 3,005.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,931.02/14,896.80 = 3,005.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,931.02x = 14,896.80 × 3,005.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,931.02x = 44,772,630.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,772,630.34/9,931.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,508.36

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